Ulcer Under Tongue – What to Do?

Any mouth sore or ulcer under tongue is a painful nuisance which not always has an immediate fix. Whether an ulcer on tongue or an ulcer under tongue, either may develop from a variety of causes. Taking a sip of a very hot drink, eating food with extreme spiciness or acidic nature, smoking, or problems with stomach ulcers are all possible culprits of developing such an ulcer under tongue, sometime referenced as a canker sore. Other causes may include stress, inadequate nutrition, allergies, and even menstrual periods.

There are measures which can be taken to ease the pain and swelling, or duration of ulcer under tongue and other canker sores in the mouth. Using an analgesic type of medication or an anesthetic spray will lessen the pain. Stay away from the very foods which may cause an ulcer under tongue, like tomato sauce, pizza, oranges, lemony based foods, or spicy dishes. Avoid chewing on gum as this will also irritate tongue ulcers. Use over the counter pain medications for any discomfort. For brushing teeth, use a soft bristled brush after every meal to remove lingering food particles which may aggravate the mouth sores. There are also some old fashioned home remedies for mouth sores. Applying a paste made of baking soda and water or dabbing hydrogen peroxide on the affected area with a cotton swab is suggested. L-lysine tablets are also popularly used for a sore under tongue or any other types of canker sores in the mouth.

When an ulcer under tongue develops, or a cold sore on tongue pops up, a burning and swelling sensation may be felt in the area, or several areas of the tongue. Sometimes this is accompanied by red bumps on tongue or a white coating on tongue. This type of coating on the tongue usually originates from dehydration. However, this type of coating as well as white spots on tonsils, can be a sign of a bacterial infections such as Candida or Streptococcus. Taking acidophilus or eating live cultured yogurt will aid in curing this problem. Gargling with salt water a few times a day is also suggested for dealing with any types of mouth or throat sores.

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